Wiltshire preparing for more rain

Wiltshire Council is continuing its work to assist those who have been affected by this winter’s severe floods.

Met Office statistics show that southern England has endured its most winter rainfall on record for 248 years. As a consequence properties and roads across Wiltshire have suffered from flooding.

Further bad weather is being predicted later today and over the weekend with the council having highways staff ready to help those affected.

Wiltshire councillor Jonathon Seed, Wiltshire Council's cabinet member responsible for flooding, said: “Despite the terrible weather we have had on and off since just before Christmas, the response from staff and people within the community has been excellent and I'd like to thank everyone, particularly those who have been working around the clock often in challenging conditions.

“Unfortunately, due to high river levels and groundwater flooding, any extra rain is liable to cause more difficulties.

"We will continue to work with our partners throughout the weekend and into next week to ensure the often devastating disruption caused by flooding is kept to an absolute minimum.”

Anyone wishing to report a flooding problem can call the council’s highways team on 0300 456 0105 while details of road closures can be found at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/communityandliving/civilemergencies/emergencynotices.htm#80